Volunteering
Why not hop on the bus
What is ​​Volunteering?
Time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.​​​​​​​​​​​
Shelford punches above its weight.​
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The 2021 Census shows 25% of residents actively volunteer.
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​Consider being a part of it.​​​​​​​​​​​
Who benefits when more people ​​Volunteer?​
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The volunteer themselves.
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The other volunteers.
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Their community.
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Everyone.​​​​​​​​​​​
Research shows that people who volunteer:
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Live longer happier lives.
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Have better mental and physical health.
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Are better connected.
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Develop a stronger sense of community.
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Get a warm and fuzzy feeling.
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Gain new skills and experiences.
What do ​​new Volunteers bring?​
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Fresh perspectives and new ideas.
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Focus on their own area of interest.
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Energy and enthusiasm.
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Their own experiences.
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Support for others.​​​​​​​​​​​
​​Volunteering can be like a Hop-on Hop-off bus​​​​​​​​
If you are able to help in any way, hop on.​
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You'll be made welcome.​
While you are there, enjoy the ride.
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Do what you can, when you can.​​
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If at any time you need a break, hop off.
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That's OK - no pressure.
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If you want to hop back on later you can.
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You will again be made welcome.​​​​​​​​​​
You might be able to help with:
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Working bees
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Cooking at a BBQ
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Joining a committee
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Social media
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Finances or paperwork
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An event
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A passion project
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...something else…​​​​​​​​​
​Each of the Community Groups on this site has their contact details shown, and would welcome anyone getting involved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​